34 results about "Speech therapy" patented technology

The present disclosure relates to speech therapy and voice training methods. A system is provided which utilizes tonal and rhythm visualization components to allow a person to “see” their words as they attempt to improve or regain their ability to speak clearly. The system is also applicable to vocal music instruction and allows students improve their singing abilities by responding to visual feedback which incorporates both color and shape. The system may comprise a step-by-step instruction method, live performance abilities, and recording and playback features. Certain embodiments incorporate statistical analysis of student progress, remote access for teacher consultation, and video games for enhancing student interest.

A therapy-based method for increasing the communications skills of children diagnosed with Pervasive Development Disorder (“PDD”) through a combination of therapy steps performed in a particular order and for specific amounts of time. The method makes use of integrating language scripting, sensory integration, occupational and speech therapies, visual supports, and a structured routine, which teaches children diagnosed with PDD specific social-based interactions that improve the ability of those diagnosed with PDD to interact with others in common social settings.

A speech therapy device configured to be placed in a mouth of a speaker. The speech therapy device includes a first bite plate and a second bite plate disposed opposite the first bite plate. The speech therapy device further includes at least one connecting member disposed between the first bite plate and the second bite plate. A method for using the speech therapy device is also provided.

A personal exerciser for head and neck muscle strengthening comprises at least one part, intended to be inserted in a user's mouth during exercising and another part intended to cover the area around the lips, mouth and chin to prevent wrinkle formation and choking during exercising. A multiple layered structure is used in the form of a deformable, pliable composition covered with durable, resilient, elastomeric material. This structure allows fitting the personal exerciser inside the mouth and around the lips, mouth and chin of each unique individual. Isomeric and isotonic exercising of the head and neck muscles are performed simultaneously utilizing the inherent resistance of the elastomeric material. A method of use of the personal exerciser for head and neck muscles is adaptable for use in speech therapy, smoking cessation therapy, obesity treatment and treatment of complications from cosmetic surgeries and procedures.

The Tongue Relaxer comprises of a flat body low voltage electronic therapeutic device as a precise means of releasing excessive and deep muscular restrictive muscular tension within the inside body, base, and root of the tongue. Specifically designed for Voice pedagogy, Speech therapy, Professional singers, Public speakers, however not limited to. Veterinary applications may apply as well!The Tongue Relaxer provides a more reliable, lightweight, yet economical device that can be used by persons of almost any age under supervision.Working singers, actors, or public speakers often times make very unhealthy choices in a desperate attempt to temporarily relieve this tension and free there voices in order to get through a performance.The Tongue Relaxer is an extremely quick, direct, healthy, and effective means of addressing this issue of said tongue tension that eventually effects every singer and public speaker due to sudden environmental changes such as cold and dampness. Colds, allergies and general fatigue.

A manipulative tool for demonstrating the relative positions and configurations of articulators and other oral structures, when making phonetic sounds. The tool comprises a tongue, upper and lower palate, and upper and lower teeth, as well as, adjustable and positional lips, any one of which may be manipulated and posed so as to retain placement once released by a user. In this regard, the manipulative tool is used to demonstrate proper formation of certain phonetic sounds to assist in speech therapy or training of persons who are affected by speech impediments, or to assist in the training of future clinicians.

The invention provides an air blowing and inhaling training instrument used for swallowing and speech therapy and respiratory muscle training. The training instrument comprises an air blowing training tube, an air inhaling training tube and an air blowing and inhaling tube, wherein the air blowing and inhaling tube is connected to one end of the air blowing training tube, one end of the air inhaling training tube is connected to one end, provided with the air blowing and inhaling tube, of the air blowing training tube, the air inhaling training tube and the air blowing training tube share the air blowing and training tube, the interior of the air blowing training tube and the interior of the air inhaling training tube are respectively provided with a one-way air valve, only blow-out air flow can flow through the one-way air valve of the air blowing training tube, only inhale-in air flow can flow through the one-way air valve of the air inhaling training tube, floaters capable of moving under driving of the air flow are further installed in the air blowing training tube and the air inhaling training tube and connected with an induction plate, the induction plate inducts the positions of the floaters, and the positions of the floaters are transmitted to a seeing and hearing display system after being processed by a computer. The air blowing and inhaling training instrument is simple in structure, convenient to operate and capable of evaluating the air blowing and inhaling function and performing biological feedback treatment on air blowing and inhaling motion.